FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I-Year (Main) Examination, May 2016
Subject Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Give any four characteristics tests for group V Cations.
Write the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for lead and chlorides.
OR
With a neat labeled diagram. Explain the principle and procedure involved in the
limit test for Arsenic.
Discuss about source in Impurities in pharmaceutical preparations.
2 What are laxatives? Give the method of preparation, tests for purity and uses of
magnesium sulphate and sodium phosphate.
Write a note on haemodialysis fluids.
OR
Define Antacids. Give the method of preparation, properties and uses of magnesia
and calcium carbonate.
Add a note on Adsorbents.
3 Define Haematinics. Give the preparation, test for purity and uses of ferrous
gluconate and ferric ammonium citrate.
Write a note on purified water and Desiccants.
OR
Add a note on Antioxidants.
Give the preparation, properties and uses of following compounds:
Ferrous fumarate Sodium phosphate
Sodium metabisulfite
4 Discuss about treatment of cyanide poisoning.
Write a note on Expectorants.
OR
What are Inhalants? Name some official inhalants.
Give the preparation, properties, test for purity and uses of following compounds.
Sodium nitrite Zinc sulphate Ammonium chloride
5 Define the terms with examples.
Sedatives Anti-neoplastic agents
Diagnostic agents Anti-depressants
Define Astringents. Give the preparation, test for purity and uses of calcium
hydroxide and zinc oxide.
OR
Define Dentifriccs and give its significance.
Give the preparation and uses of potassium bromide and potassium perchlorate.